Nevada Hills Extension Mining Co. - PMG Graded 66 EPQ - 1908 Nevada and Wyoming Mining Stock Certificate - Mines Located at Fairview Mining District, Nevada

PMG Graded Stock, 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.

The Fairview Mining District in Churchill County, Nevada, emerged from obscurity in the early 20th century to become a prominent center for silver and gold mining. The initial silver discoveries in 1905 sparked a boom that led to the rapid growth of a bustling town, also named Fairview. The town flourished with numerous businesses, including hotels, banks, and over two dozen saloons. The district’s potential was further boosted by investments from prominent mining figures George Wingfield and George Nixon, as reported by the State of Nevada. However, the initial excitement gradually subsided after a few years, as noted by Western Mining History.

In response to the fading boom, the town underwent two relocations. The first relocation was to be closer to the mines and mills, while the second was necessary as the town outgrew its initial site in a narrow canyon.

Despite the decline, mining continued, particularly by the Nevada Hills Mining Company. The company operated a mill from 1911 to 1917, processing lower-grade ores and significantly contributing to the district’s overall production. After the closure of the Nevada Hills operation, small-scale mining by leasers persisted for a while, but the district’s heyday had come to an end. Today, Fairview stands as a ghost town, a testament to Nevada’s rich and often transient mining history. Only a few remnants, such as the original bank vault, remain as reminders of the town’s past.